The Advocacy Coalition Framework in Land Policy Disputes: Study of Dago Elos Conflict

Abstract

Land conflicts remain a significant public policy issue in Indonesia, involving competing interests among communities, private actors, and state institutions. This study examines the advocacy movement of Dago Elos residents in Bandung City through the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF), focusing on how coalition actors mobilized resources to defend their land rights during a prolonged dispute. This research employed a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and documentation studies involving community leaders, residents, and advocacy actors directly engaged in the conflict. Data were analyzed thematically using NVivo 12, supported by word cloud, hierarchy chart, and project map visualizations to identify dominant themes and relationships within the advocacy coalition. The findings indicate that the Dago Elos movement was sustained through six key resource dimensions. Formal legal authority was demonstrated through land ownership documents, litigation strategies, and legal aid. Public opinion was strengthened through media engagement, digital campaigns, and solidarity networks. Information resources supported the collection, verification, and dissemination of legal evidence and historical land records. Mobilizable troops emerged through collaboration among community organizations, activists, academics, journalists, and grassroots networks. Financial resources were maintained through community contributions, public donations, and solidarity-based fundraising. Skilled leadership facilitated collective decision-making, internal cohesion, and coordination with external actors. The study concludes that resource mobilization and coalition-building were central to sustaining advocacy efforts and influencing policy processes. These findings contribute to ACF literature by illustrating how advocacy coalitions operate within agrarian conflicts and public policy disputes in Indonesia.